The Different Company 2000 Edp

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Osmanthus

by Jean-Claude Ellena

The Different Company Osmanthus is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2000, created by Jean-Claude Ellena. Osmanthus opens with Green, Bergamot, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Osmanthus, Jasmine, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Rose and Musk. The Different Company's Osmanthus carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This osmanthus fragrance by Jean-Claude Ellena is deeply divisive, praised by some as a naturalistic masterpiece and dismissed by others as a fleeting 'fancy hotel soap' that quickly loses its initial charm. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Elegant
  • Classic
Osmanthus Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 19%
Floral 40%
Fruity 8%
Green 15%
Sweet 17%
Warm 3%
Woody 3%
Earthy 1%
Animalic 16%
Fresh 17%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its generally soft sillage and moderate longevity make it suitable for close-quarters like the office, as it won't offend. However, the fleeting nature means it might not make an impact on a date or formal event unless applied heavily, which isn't ideal.

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About

Opening with a crisp burst of green notes, bergamot, and mandarin, this fragrance quickly transitions to a dominant osmanthus heart. Hints of jasmine and geranium weave through the apricot-like sweetness and subtle leathery facets of the osmanthus, settling into a clean, musky base with a whisper of rose. It captures the complex character of the flower, from its delicate floralcy to its earthier, tea-like nuances.